verhoudingsgetallen
Syllables
ver-houd-ings-ge-tal-len
Pronunciation
/vərˈɦɔudɪŋsɣəˌtɑlə(n)/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ver- + houding + -s-getal-len
The Dutch word 'verhoudingsgetallen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-houd-ings-ge-tal-len. The primary stress falls on 'getal'. Syllabification follows open/closed syllable rules, with the 'ng' cluster treated as a single unit. The word consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Numbers expressing ratios or proportions.
Ratio numbers, proportional numbers.
“De verhoudingsgetallen in de grafiek laten een duidelijke trend zien.”
“We moeten de verhoudingsgetallen opnieuw berekenen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('getal').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. houd — Closed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. ge — Open syllable.. tal — Closed syllable.. len — Open syllable, final syllable, 'n' often reduced.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
'ng' cluster is treated as a single consonant for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
- Final 'n' in '-len' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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